Students will practice cultural relativism and apply understandings of global diversity in a practical and applied form.

Students will critically analyze and interpret anthropology data so that it can be used to apply to real-world issues.

Students will apply anthropological principles for solving human problems on the local, regional and world scales.

Description -

Applied anthropology focuses on the use of anthropological theories and perspectives in real-world contexts of practice or problem-solving. Course provides students with tools designed to help understand and solve problems arising as a result of culture change, modernization and globalization. Major areas of study include development anthropology and the use of technology in field settings, anthropology and health care, anthropology and advocacy, such as in social work settings, anthropology and law, organizational and business anthropology, and land and resource management.

Three hour applied ethnographic analysis of a location or group in the south bay region. For example, a study may include the Mountain View Dayworker Center and a reflection and assessment of issues facing undocumented laborers in the South Bay.

Roundtable discussions and presentations about nature of applied anthropological issues.